Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao enters esports with new team Wikimedia: Akira KouchiyamaBoxing legend Manny Pacquiao has made a move into the esports scene with new gaming team, called Team Pacquiao GG. The organization doesn\u2019t plan to launch with any pro squads, but will be running events in the SEA esports space to start. The 42-year-old Filipino has made many historic moments under the lights in boxing over the years, and his next career move takes him outside of his comfort zone as a team leader in gaming. In a move that mirrors other major sporting stars, such as Gerard Pique and Diogo Jota, PacMan will reportedly announce his team fully on December 4. This news comes after he posted a teaser on December 1. Revealing something special. \ud83e\udd4a\ud83c\udfae Tune in on Dec. 4 at 2PM | @TeamPacquiao_GG pic.twitter.com\/Qd0hwz1XIT\u2014 Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) December 1, 2021 Team Pacquiao GG: Esports team revealed The December 4 launch of Team Pacquiao GG highlighted the five faces of the brand, all big names in the Filipino esports space: Gian Lois \u2018GLOCO\u2019 Concepcion, Een Mercado, Elyson \u2018GHOST Wrecker\u2019 Caranza, Kimberlee \u2018superkimbie\u2019 Arcillas, Shin Boo \u201csh1nboo\u201d Ponferrada. According to a report by Esports Insider, Team Pacquiao GG won\u2019t launch with any rosters to compete in top competitive leagues. Instead, there\u2019s a focus on grassroots esports and building the local scene, first with charity events and then smaller competitions. 12.04.21 \ud83e\udd4a 2PM Manila Time #teampacquiaogg pic.twitter.com\/QmcUnbFODZ \u2014 Een (@eenmercado) November 30, 2021 The eventual goal is to become the \u201cnational team\u201d of the Philippines, according to Cam Royal of Veloce, who has partnered with Team Pacquiao GG. \u201cWe want to be able to use the Team Pacquiao brand as a springboard for upcoming talent, through its multiple platforms and overall image,\u201d he said. More details about Team Pacquiao GG and their upcoming events will be made available on their Twitter page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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